International Migrant Population Statistics in Jamaica (2026)
0.8% of the population in Jamaica were international migrants in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Essentially no change from 0.8% in 2020 to 0.8% in 2024. Jamaica ranks #34 of 42 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #179 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 0.8% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Jamaica as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- 0 pp (2024)
- Essentially no change from 0.8% in 2020 to 0.8% in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.9% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 0.9% in 1990 to 0.8% in 2024.
- Peak value (2000)
- 1% (2000)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 0.8%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #34 of 42 (2024)
- Jamaica ranks 34 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #179 of 216 (2024)
- Jamaica ranks 179 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 15.3% (2024)
- Jamaica (0.8%) is below the average of 15.3% across the 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $3.6 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Jamaica (2024)
- 90.1% (2024)
- 90.1% of the population in Jamaica used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.8 million (2024)
- Jamaica had a population of 2.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.8% | +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | 0.8% | +0.0 pp |
| 2015 | 0.8% | −0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 0.9% | +0.0 pp |
| 2005 | 0.9% | −0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1995 | 0.9% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Jamaica were international migrants?
0.8% of the population in Jamaica were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Jamaica?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Jamaica.
Where does the international migrant population data for Jamaica come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Jamaica is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Jamaica changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 0.9% in 1990 to 0.8% in 2024.
How does Jamaica compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Jamaica ranks 34 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 0.8% versus a regional average of 15.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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